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Event:
SAFO 41 Marston vs Maximus
Date: Feb 27, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Silva shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. John is trying to defend but Silva finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
John is looking to escape.
Silva trying to control the pace.
Silva winds up and cracks John with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Silva is stalling here. John is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Silva seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and John has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Silva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
John has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T1#
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
John scores with a nice head shot.
John stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and John wants it to stay on the feet.
Silva walks into a straight right hand from John .
Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but John sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Silva somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rio Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
John stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and John wants it to stay on the feet.
Silva moves forwards but John connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheers as John lands an impressive looking overhand right. Silva doesn't seem phased though.
Silva has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Silva takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jihadi John is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Silva goes for a double leg but John avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as John continues to drive forward.
John throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
John throws a head kick that half lands.
#T2##CL2#
John moves into range and clinches up with Silva.
John with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Rio Silva has been cut.
Silva tries to pull guard but John holds him up against the cage and eventually Silva drops back down to his feet.
John throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvas head.
John lands a knee to the head.
John prevents the takedown attempt.
Silva wants to take the fight to the mat but John manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Silva is breathing heavily.
John landing knees to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for John .
John lands a good knee to the midsection. Silva won't want to take too many of those.
John lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from John .
#KD2#
John drops Silva with a big knee straight up the middle! Silva is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#
Silva is rocked!#CUT2#
Rio Silva's cut is getting worse.
John cracks Silva with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Silva tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but John pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Silva is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jihadi John !
After the fight, Jihadi John was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
SAFO 37 Russian Collusion
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Shackelford stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shackelford wants it to stay on the feet.
Silva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shackelford throws a shot to the body.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shackelford scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shackelford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rusty Shackelford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rio Silva.
Shackelford ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rio Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shackelford fails to land with a series of punches.
Silva feints the counter takedown.
Silva shoots and misses
letting Shackelford counter with a right hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shackelford!
#CUT#
It looks like Rio Silva has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shackelford scores with a jab.
Shackelford looks to land a combination. Silva sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Shackelford lands a nice hook to Silva's body. Silva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Shackelford rushes Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shackelford manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T1#
Shackelford misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shackelford creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shackelford prevents the takedown attempt.
Silva can't break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Shackelford.
Shackelford pushes Silva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Shackelford.
Shackelford working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Silva looks winded!
Shackelford lands a shoulder strike.
Shackelford lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Silva.
Shackelford on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shackelford works on Silva's body with a couple of short punches.
Shackelford cracks Silva with a nice body shot.#T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Shackelford.
Shackelford lands an uppercut.
Shackelford prevents the takedown attempt.
Shackelford is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shackelford scores with a shoulder strike.
Shackelford scores with a shot to the side of Silva's head.
Shackelford lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shackelford lands a shoulder strike.
Shackelford works on Silva's body with a couple of short punches.
Shackelford working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Shackelford.
Shackelford lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shackelford lands a body punch.
Shackelford scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT#
That has opened up Rio Silva's cut even more.#T3#
Good body shot from Shackelford.
Shackelford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Shackelford lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shackelford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Shackelford scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shackelford lands an elbow just above Silva 's eye.
Shackelford's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Good body shot from Shackelford.
Shackelford throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shackelford lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shackelford.
Shackelford lands a shot to the body.
Shackelford lands a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shackelford. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shackelford is working Silva over against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shackelford.
Silva takes an elbow to the forehead.
Shackelford lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Shackelford lands an elbow just above Silva 's eye.
Shackelford lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Silva.
Shackelford pushes Silva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Silva is rocked!#CUT#
Rio Silva's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Shackelford scores with a hook to the body.
Shackelford lands a body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shackelford takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice left hand lands by Shackelford.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Shackelford finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shackelford lands a nice uppercut.
Shackelford is leaning against Silva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shackelford comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty Shackelford dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rio Silva's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Shackelford lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rusty Shackelford!
An out of breath Rusty Shackelford thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
ACE17 Mi VS Sage III
Date: Dec 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Striker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
Silva scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD#
Striker shoots in and bounces Silva off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Striker stops Silva from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Silva pushes Striker off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Striker misses with a two punch combination.
Silva scores with a jab to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Ken Striker has been cut.#TD2#
Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Striker looking for submissions off his back.
Striker is breathing heavily.#T1#
Silva scores with a big shot! Striker's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Striker! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rio Silva!
Rio Silva took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
ACE15 Silva Vs Denovan
Date: Dec 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Silva works over Denovan's head and body with a nice combination.
Denovan should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Silva throws a series of punches but Denovan moves out of range. #CL#
Denovan tries to keep at a distance but Silva has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Denovan closes the distance and clinches.
Silva tries to circle away but Denovan has him pinned against the ropes.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Denovan has him pressed against the ropes.
Silva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Silva breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Silva has managed to clinch.
Denovan looking for a takedown.
Denovan misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Silva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Denovan just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Silva lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Denovan smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rio Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Denovan.
Denovan dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Denovan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Denovan shows good takedown defense.
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Denovan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The fight stays on the outside here - Denovan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva throws a big counter combination but Denovan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD#
Silva fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Denovan to the ground. Silva is now in Denovan's guard.#ES2#
Denovan has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Silva is pushing him up against the ropes, looking to control the position.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Denovan misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Silva manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Silva has had enough of the clinch but Denovan keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Silva has clasped his hands together around Denovan's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SU#
Silva stands up and beckons Denovan to his feet.
Jett Denovan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva fails to land the takedown.
Denovan unleashes a big counter combination but Silva bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Denovan.#CL2#
Denovan gets a clinch. #T3#
Silva is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Denovan is defending well.
Denovan stalling in the clinch but Silva improves position. #BC#
Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Denovan has closed the distance and engaged Silva in a clinch.
Denovan is struggling to control the position.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Denovan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva tries to break free but Denovan pushes him back against the ropes.
Denovan misses with the head strike.
Denovan throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva. #TD#
Silva gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Denovan regains guard.
#ES2#
Denovan has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the ropes to get back to his feet. Silva has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the ropes.#TD#
Silva has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Denovan clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Silva seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Denovan trying to get back to his feet but Silva is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rio Silva will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##KD#
Silva lands a left and a right that send Denovan crashing to the mat, dazed. Silva thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Jett Denovan has been cut.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Denovan's waist but Denovan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Silva.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva cracks Denovan with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Silva is chipping away with strikes.
#SUB#
Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Denovan, who protects the arm well.
Silva prevents Denovan from escaping the position.#T1#
Silva is working Denovan over with some ground and pound from side control. #ES2#
Denovan explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #CL2#
Denovan closes the distance and clinches.
Silva is trying to pull guard but Denovan has him pressed against the ropes.
Denovan misses with a knee strike.
Silva is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Denovan to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rio Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva lands a right hand.
Silva fails to pull guard.
#T2#
Denovan throws a head punch that misses.
Silva has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Denovan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Silva looking for a takedown.
Silva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Denovan just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Denovan misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Silva ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Silva no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Denovan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Denovan wants to stand and escape but instead Silva has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Denovan can do to turn this around?
Silva postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Denovan is looking to stand up but Silva isn't so interested in that idea. #SU#
Silva stands and steps away. Denovan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rio Silva is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Silva decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Denovan is trying to stand back up but Silva is controlling him
#T4#
Denovan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silva. #SU#
Silva decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Denovan tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Denovan sprawls well. Denovan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Denovan tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Silva.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Silva has hold of Denovan's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Denovan tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Silva cranks the arm and Denovan screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Denovan, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rio Silva!
Rio Silva retains his super heavyweight title!
Rio Silva managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
ACE9 Lotus Style Vs Jackson
Date: Nov 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Thompson dives in for a single leg takedown but Silva sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thompson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rio Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Thompson.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thompson slips a jab and a cross from Silva.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Robert Thompson has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Thompson! Silva dives in looking to finish! Thompson is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rio Silva!
Rio Silva took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Urban Fighter for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
ACE6 Lotus Style vs Thompson
Date: Nov 09, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Silva gets the takedown into side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Silva's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Silva tries to move into full mount but can't pass Robinson's legs.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robinson keeps working.
Silva is really struggling to control Robinson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Silva throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
I wouldn't like to be where Robinson is right now.
Robinson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Silva connects with a decent elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Luke Robinson has been cut.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Robinson has eaten all the pies!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Silva has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
Silva darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T1#
Silva with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Robinson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Silva working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #CUT#
That has opened up Luke Robinson's cut even more.
Robinson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Silva is pulling down on Robinson's head to control his posture. #T2#
Robinson preventing the sweep.
Robinson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Robinson is fighting to break Silva's control of his arms but Silva is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Silva looking to control.
#SUB#
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Robinson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.#ES#
Silva uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#CL#
Silva closes the distance and clinches. #T4#
Robinson is trying to break the clinch but Silva has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Robinson successfully pulls guard.
Silva trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Robinson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Silva escapes and throws Robinson's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB#
Silva has an Americana. Robinson didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Silva is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Silva hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rio Silva!
Rio Silva retains his super heavyweight title!
Rio Silva gave a mention to Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
ACE4 Hyabusa vs Lati
Date: Oct 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Robinson misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Silva darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Robinson is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva working over Robinson with some ground and pound. Robinson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
My spies in UnderGround Wrestling and Jiu Jitsu inform me that Silva has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Robinson is trying to control but Silva passes into side control!
#SUB2#
Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Robinson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson is not content to let Silva control the position. #SUB2#
Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Robinson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Silva wants to control but Robinson is keeping him busy.
Silva working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Robinson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Robinson wants to control but Silva postures up.
Silva wants to control but Robinson is keeping him busy.
Robinson is looking for a sweep.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Silva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Robinson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Robinson is trying to control Silva's posture but Silva avoids it.
Silva working the head and body with strikes.
Silva moves into full mount!
Robinson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Silva controlling the position easily from mount. #T3##SUB2#
Silva goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Robinson turns into him and now he's in Silva's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Silva manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Silva not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Silva scoring with punches to the head and body. #CUT2#
It looks like Luke Robinson has been cut.#T4#
Silva landing some decent shots from guard.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #CUT2#
Luke Robinson's cut is getting worse.
Robinson has momentary wrist control but Silva slips an elbow through the middle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva stays in close to Robinson's body and controls the position.
Silva chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rio Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luke Robinson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Robinson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Robinson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva working a defensive guard but Robinson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Robinson is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva wants to control but Robinson is keeping busy.
#T1##SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Silva is staying active underneath Robinson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva tries to kick Robinson off but Robinson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Robinson trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Silva gets the takedown into side control.
Robinson tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Silva cracks Robinson with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Robinson from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
#CUT2#
Luke Robinson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Silva has the hooks in. Robinson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Silva is looking to control Robinson but Robinson is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T3#
Robinson trying to control the hands but Silva won't let him.
Silva is punishing Robinson with strikes - can he finish him?!#CUT2#
Jeez, Luke Robinson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Luke Robinson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rio Silva!
Rio Silva is the new super heavyweight champion!
Rio Silva gave a mention to Hot Spunk in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rio Silva (ranked 4198 p4p, 36 weight class) and Golden Sage Lll (ranked 5448 p4p, 429 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Golden Sage Lll was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rio Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Golden Sage Lll!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sage Lll fails to land the takedown.
Silva tries to counter with a takedown but Sage Lll is quick to defend against it.
Sage Lll tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sage Lll somewhat.
Sage Lll tries to sprawl but Silva drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (0) Sage Lll
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sage Lll looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sage Lll gets back to full guard.
Sage Lll is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.
Silva advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Silva is looking for a kimura here.
Silva content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sage Lll is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sage Lll is just riding it out for now. Silva eventually gives up the hold.
Sage Lll actively working from the bottom here.
Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sage Lll sees it coming and defends easily.
Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sage Lll makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sage Lll.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Sage Lll is retaining full guard.
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Sage Lll gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (2) Sage Lll
Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sage Lll defends well.
Silva is trying to control the position but Sage Lll postures up.
Sage Lll has gone for a leg lock! Silva slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sage Lll's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (4) vs (2) Sage Lll
Sage Lll can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Silva controls the pace.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control but Sage Lll is working from the bottom.
Silva won't allow Sage Lll to sweep him here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sage Lll has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Silva has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (7) vs (2) Sage Lll
Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sage Lll is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sage Lll prevents Silva from improving position.
Silva goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sage Lll rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Silva's guard! Nice work there by Sage Lll! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (7) vs (4) Sage Lll
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (9) vs (4) Sage Lll
Sage Lll tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sage Lll is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Silva is tapping! Great win for Sage Lll!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Golden Sage Lll!
An out of breath Golden Sage Lll thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
UnderGround FC 39
Date: Sep 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stone avoids it really well and circles away.
Stone cracks Silva with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#
It looks like Rio Silva has been cut.
Stone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Silva takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stone bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A left and a right from Silva both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Aaron Stone has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Silva. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stone lands with a straight right. Silva didn't see that one coming.#KD#
Stone feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Silva sprawling to the canvas! Silva rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Stone finish him?!
#ROC#
Silva is rocked!
Stone lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Stone finish him?
Silva gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Stone gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Silva is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Stone!
A very excited looking Aaron Stone made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 29
Date: Aug 14, 2019 |
#R1#
No joy there for Mazepin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mazepin or perhaps it was just good defense by Silva, which made it look bad.
Mazepin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Mazepin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mazepin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Silva shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mazepin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SU2#
Silva decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mazepin, up you get!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazepin connects with a body shot that sends Silva's belly button to the back.
Mazepin moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
Silva misses with a lunging right hand
and Mazepin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Silva's knee momentarily.
Mazepin tries to clinch up.#T1#
Mazepin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Silva clinches. #TD2#
Silva jumps guard.
Silva looking to control but Mazepin passes into half guard.
Silva told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Mazepin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Mazepin is trying to work for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
#SUB#
Mazepin is trying for a kimura here. Silva looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Mazepin wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fedor Mazepin!
Fedor Mazepin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 19
Date: Jul 19, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Tormenta has managed to clinch.
Tormenta jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silva walks away with a smile on his face. Tormenta gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Tormenta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
Tormenta tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silva smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Tormenta clinches with his opponent.
Tormenta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tormenta is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Silva to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fray Tormenta. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Tormenta has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Silva uses from the top position.
Tormenta is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Tormenta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Tormenta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silva wants to control from the top but Tormenta keeps moving. #SUB#
Tormenta looking for a triangle here. Silva is fighting it but it looks tight! Tormenta pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Silva is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Fray Tormenta!
Fray Tormenta retains his heavyweight title!
Fray Tormenta thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 13
Date: Jun 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Bu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD#
and Silva counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bu! Silva lets Bu back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#
It looks like Lu Bu has been cut.
Silva connects with a superb combination that knocks Bu out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Silva before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Bu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rio Silva!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Silva is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Vance like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Vance from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rio Silva!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Silva closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Silva breaks the clinch.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva leaves Franks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Silva changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Franks manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Silva moves into range and clinches up with Franks.
Franks tries to pull guard but Silva won't allow it.
#TD2#
Silva pulls guard. #ES2#
Silva is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD2#
Silva turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Franks is trying to control Silva's posture but Silva avoids it. #T1#
Franks isn't going anywhere.
Franks is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Franks sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Franks wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Franks trying to control but Silva postures up.
Silva slows the pace down in half guard.
Silva's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Franks won't allow Silva to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Franks has managed to free his arm - good work.
Silva controlling the pace. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Franks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Franks won't allow Silva to pass to mount. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Franks.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franks struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rio Silva dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Silva looks to throw the jab but Franks is out of range.
Franks is looking to counter the offense by Silva and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Silva gets a clinch.
Silva taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Franks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Silva decides to pull guard.
Franks wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Franks is proving a slippery customer.
#SU#
Franks stands and steps away. Silva gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Franks.#TD2#
Silva looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Franks!#T1#
Silva happy to just control the position for now.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Franks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franks is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU2#
Silva decides to stand up, so the ref orders Franks to his feet. #CL2#
Silva clinches.
Franks wants to stall.
#TD2#
Silva has Franks pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Silva pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Franks tumbling to the mat - Silva dives into Franks's guard.
Silva wants to control from the top but Franks keeps moving.
Franks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.#T3#
Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Franks controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself.
Silva wants to control from the top but Franks keeps moving.
Franks keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Silva passes into half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Franks keeps working.
Franks wants to get back to full guard.
Franks won't allow Silva to pass to mount.
Silva trying to control from half guard but Franks is working away.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Franks is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rio Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Silva closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Silva decides to pull guard.
Rio Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Franks showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva has his hands on Franks's head, controlling the position.
Franks wants to stand but Silva is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Franks wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Silva's closed guard. He's half up but Silva has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Silva pivots and extends the arm, Franks falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Silva! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rio Silva!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Silva gets a clinch.
Nash tries to score a body lock takedown but Silva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nash stops a takedown attempt from Silva.
#BC2#
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nash dives in for a single leg takedown but Silva sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nash looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nash takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nash pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nash is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Silva has closed the distance and engaged Nash in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nash tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
#BC2#
Silva breaks the clinch.
Nash fails with the takedown
and Nash takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like August Nash has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for August Nash. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Silva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nash, pushing him back against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Silva has picked Nash up - he's going for a ride! Silva dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Nash is looking to get back to is feet but Silva passes into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Silva is staying tight to Nash's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Silva is chipping away with strikes.
#ROC2#
Nash is rocked!
Nash knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Silva moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Silva grinds an elbow into Nash's temple.
Oh Nash is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva cracks Nash with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Silva immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Nash is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rio Silva!
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